User Reviews

Weaknesses: bike breaks after so many miles (150) a week, on month 5 and had to replace back rim 3 times.....also hybrids are bad bikes, went to a mountain bike....was impressed at first but now very dissapointed due to durability

I've taken it camping, and on some easy mountain bike trails. On the downhills it was difficult to ride, and i got whipped by mates with real mountain bikes, even though i whipped them on the road going uphill.

I'd advise going for front suspension. Makes it easier on the wrists.

Since this bike, i bought a real mountain bike for weekends, but i still use the hybrid to commute, or ride on bike paths. And now i'm looking at a road bike. Even though i'm selling this one now, it's been a great 'first bike', it's just that i've outgrown it, and take cycling a lot more serious. It held it's own in 2 triathlons.

Weaknesses: hard to put a rear rack on, had to put mine on my seats quick release and it's a pain.

Bottom Line:

Wonderful bike! i have the LX model and it came with oil/coil front suspension. the bike shop is really great and was very helpful in selecting this bike. also came with a suspension seat post which makes the potholes in boston mere blips. got 100$ off with a trade in which i highly recommend when upgrading from an old bike.

Weaknesses: Even though it has a gel seat, I found the seat to be uncomfortable while riding medium to long distances...

Bottom Line:

The Cypress has impressed me so far. It seems pretty quick, it's frame doesn't seem that heavy. It changes gears very smoothly, and the colors red, with a black streak on my particular model, makes the bike look very stylish...I'm very happy with the bike overall, it was a great selection!